17: Preventing fecal-oral transmission—Things to pay attention to at home
Q: What is fecal-oral transmission? 💁 Tracy: Fecal-oral transmission results from the digestive tract containing large amounts of pathogens (such as virus). After excretion of fecal matter, due to feces directly contaminating food, or feces contaminating hands and indirectly contaminating food, pathogens enter the body through the digestive system, resulting in infection. Q: Why is it important to pay attention to fecal-oral transmission? 💁 Tracy: COVID-19 nucleic acids have been detected in the fecal matter of patients, so if there are confirmed/suspected cases or people who are in close contact with patients (including healthcare workers and volunteers) at your home, you should pay attention to preventing fecal-oral transmission routes. Q: How do you prevent fecal-oral transmission? 💁 Tracy: A: Bathrooms Those in close contact with patients as well as those isolating at home, please use the bathroom separately from other members of the household (refer to bathroom